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Merry Christmas . Please enjoy your visit and spread the Christmas spirit.

October 31 ~ A Santa Suit

Well, it's Halloween and the streets will be full of children dressed as their favorite characters.  It made me think about Christmas' favorite character, Santa Clause. 

If you're in need of a new Santa Suit this year, check out those available at Amazon...

October 30 ~ More Cookies

Because Christmas always brings to my mind the idea of a cookie exchange I want you to be armed with plenty of cookie recipes to try...



These Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread cookies by Stephanie Jaworski just screamed Christmas to me.  I can't wait to try this recipe at the Joy of Baking website.  This is one of the best sites I've seen for baking recipes.  It is definitely one of my favorite sites.

October 29 ~ Christmas Kitty

Today is actually National Cat Day so I thought I would share with you some Christmas Kitty merchandise available at Zazzle...  Hope you have a PURRRR-fect day!


Make a personalized gift at Zazzle.

A Christmas Carol ~ October 28

One of the most recognized Christmas stories is that of Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Christmas ghosts...A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.  Over the years there have been many film versions of this story, from cartoons to musicals to some that are even a little bit scary.  Which ever version you prefer, this is a must have for the Christmas season.  If you don't have at least one version of the story, it's time to buy one now.

 

October 27 ~ More Pine Cone Ideas

Visit HGTV Start at Home for instructions on making these cute pine cone place cards holders.


While you have the cans of gold and silver spray paint out you might also want to turn some of those pine cones into Christmas tree ornaments.  While the paint is still wet sprinkle the cone with some clear iridescent glitter.  When dry hot glue a hanger, a Christmas ribbon bow and even a small holiday pick available from your local craft store to the base end of the pine cone.  Makes a natural item dressy enough for even the most elaborate tree.

October 26 ~ Christmas Light Safety

Some tips on Christmas Light Safety from Home Depot

Featured Christmas Cards of the Day ~ 10/25/10

Christmas is a universal holiday, and you may know someone (or it could be you) who's first language is something other than English.  Why not send out greetings in their native tongue.  Greeting Card Universe has a wide assortment of non-English cards for you to choose from.